Your mood is falling as fast as the thermometer?
You are physically training but not with the same energy as you had last month?This is normal and it can often be other areas of your life that are impacting on your ability to be motivated to exercise.
The following activity is one of the most simple strategies I use on myself, family and clients to help identify why our health and wellbeing may be suffering and how to make the relevant changes to help boost it. It’s called the….
THE WHEEL OF LIFE
Health is multi-dimensional, meaning overall high levels of all will lead to an increase in happiness and wellness. I want you to rate yourself out of 10 on each of the 7 wellness areas below. There is no criteria, it is your own subjective measure of self- evaluation.
1. SPIRITUAL
2. HEALTH
3. FINANCIAL
4. SOCIAL
5. FAMILY
6. PHYSICAL HEALTH
7. CAREER & BUSINESS
Now identify which areas of your life are currently down compared to the others which are currently high.
*** ACTION PLAN ***
Use your score to set tasks to bring yourself back to 10/10.
The main point is that while one area of your life may be excelling, others may be falling short….
Health and Wellness is all about BALANCE!
TOP 5 TIPS:
1. Create a 6-12 week calendar plan your schedule. Stick this on your fridge.
2. Create your own weekly benchmark or challenge
3. Mentor someone else and train with them!
4. Try a completely different form of exercise, activity or routine
5. Set your alarm to a song you like
REMEMBER YOUR WHY!!
Each area of health will all contribute equally to your overall happiness and motivation!